‘The Colbert Report’ announces December end date

Stephen Colbert announced that ‘The Colbert Report’ will air its final episode in December. (Scott Gries/AP)

"The Colbert Report" will soon be bidding farewell.

Stephen Colbert announced during Thursday's show that his Comedy Central series will air its final episode on Dec. 18.

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He made the revelation in his alter ego's usual self-serving style, while promoting the release of the paperback edition of his book, "America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't."

"Folks, there's an even more important reason for you to buy my book," he said. "Because on December 18th, my show is ending."

"Stephen Colbert, the guy you've seen here every night for nine years will be gone," the TV host added. "All you'll have left of me is this book. So pick up 'America Again' in paperback for a loved one. Or for a hated one."

The 50-year-old is slated to take over for David Letterman's late-night talk show on CBS sometime next year. Letterman's final air date has not yet been announced.